Overview
Accessibility checkers highlight areas in your document that might be problematic for people with disabilities, as well as for anyone using assistive technology. UMN-supported accessibility checker tools are built in to Canvas and Drupal websites, and can be used for checking other websites as well. Some tools are also available for content created with other digital technologies.
However, these tools cannot find all accessibility issues, and they won't be able to tell you whether your content makes sense or is out-of-date. Accessibility checkers, manual assessments and tests, and critical thinking must work in tandem.
Google Workspace
Use Grackle to check your Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides for accessibility.
Microsoft Office
Accessibility checkers are available within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
- Microsoft: Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker
- Microsoft: Check accessibility while you work in Office apps
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Use the Prepare for Accessibility > Check for Accessibility feature.
This site is produced by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) with guidance from the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) and the Accessible U Committee. We use a mix of person- and identity-first language (access our Style Guide).